Aliya is a 16-year-old girl from India. Her family is from Rampurhat in Birbhum, West Bengal. When she was five years old, Aliya sustained severe burn injuries when a lighted lamp accidentally fell on her while she was going to eat, and her nightgown caught fire. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries at our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, to address her burn-related complications. She continues to require treatment and is currently admitted for another surgery to further improve her condition. Aliya is scheduled for a post-burn contracture surgery on April 6th, and needs help raising $1,442 to fund her procedure and care. Aliya attends school, and ongoing surgical care is essential to help her regain function and lead a more independent life. Aliya's mother shared, "We are very happy with the surgeries our daughter has received at this hospital. We have seen a big difference in her condition, and we are grateful for the care and support she continues to receive."

Heng is a 10-year-old third grader with one older brother. His father is a farmer and his mother is a garment factory worker in a clothing factory in the city of Phnom Penh. He and his older brother live with their grandparents in another province. Heng enjoys Khmer literature and would like to be a lawyer when he grows up. Heng shared with us that his favorite meal is fried chicken and fresh orange juice. In November 2021, Heng was burned with gasoline on both of his lower legs. His parents took him to a national pediatric hospital for medical care where he stayed for 2 weeks. As a result of his burn injury, contractures have developed, tightening the skin around the affected area, especially around this left knee. Unfortunately it is painful for him to walk. When Heng's grandmother learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 18, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to to reduce the scarring on his legs, and improve the elasticity of the skin so he will not be disfigured and limited in movement. Now, their family needs help to fund this $495 procedure. His grandmother said: "We hope that Heng will be able to walk without pain and keep up with his friends in school."